# OBJ export to Procreate splits mesh into layers

**URL:** https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068
**Category:** Tips, Tutorials and Help
**Tags:** nomadsculpt, procreate
**Created:** [September 25, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068 "2026-09-25T11:06:54Z")
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### Author: ![charliemakescartoons](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/charliemakescartoons/32/33306_2.png) [@charliemakescartoons](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/charliemakescartoons)
#### Post date: [September 25, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/1 "2026-09-25T11:06:54Z")

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I’ve unwrapped my model (single mesh) from Nomad and imported into Procreate and it breaks up the mesh into a million pieces.

I couldn’t find a solution to this anywhere. Has anyone else had this issue before?

 ![20260924_213857](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/nomadsculpt/original/3X/b/0/b0bd60233f8fa69faeb93c74cc2683341d772e3a.jpeg)

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### Author: ![stephomi](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/stephomi/32/19583_2.png) [@stephomi](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/stephomi)
#### Post date: [September 25, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/2 "2026-09-25T16:33:34Z")

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In the obj export options, maybe disable “face group” or “write objects”.

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### Author: ![charliemakescartoons](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/charliemakescartoons/32/33306_2.png) [@charliemakescartoons](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/charliemakescartoons)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/3 "2026-09-26T21:04:53Z")

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I’ve already done exports with one unchecked, then the other, then both.

Unfortunately the issue persists.

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### Author: ![Bezzo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/bezzo/32/18150_2.png) [@Bezzo](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Bezzo)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/4 "2026-09-27T03:46:12Z")

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Maybe Procreate will fix this in their V6 update early next year? They haven’t touched the 3D painting since it was released 5 years ago!!

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### Author: ![stephomi](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/stephomi/32/19583_2.png) [@stephomi](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/stephomi)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/5 "2026-09-27T19:02:58Z")

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It should definitely work if you disable face group.  
Otherwise you can always try usd export.

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### Author: ![charliemakescartoons](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.nomadsculpt.com/charliemakescartoons/32/33306_2.png) [@charliemakescartoons](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/charliemakescartoons)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068/6 "2026-09-27T22:08:38Z")

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USD worked, thank you